# Iowa Code § 421.4: Deputies

> Iowa · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TX_C421_S421.4

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 421.4
- **Heading:** Deputies
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title X / Chapter 421 / Section 421.4

## Text

The director may appoint deputy directors and may designate one or more of the deputies as acting director. A deputy designated to serve in the absence of the director has all of the powers possessed by the director. The director may employ certified public accountants, engineering and technical assistants, and other employees, or independent contractors necessary to protect the interests of the state and any political subdivision.

[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §421.4]86 Acts, ch 1245, §420; 94 Acts, ch 1165, §1; 97 Acts, ch 158, §4

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 421.1 State board of tax review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TX_C421_S421.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 421.1A Property assessment appeal board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TX_C421_S421.1A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 421.2 Department of revenue.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TX_C421_S421.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 421.3 Director to have no conflicting interests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TX_C421_S421.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 421.4 Deputies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TX_C421_S421.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 421.5 Settling claims for taxes, penalties, and interest abatement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TX_C421_S421.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 421.6 Definition of return.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TX_C421_S421.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 421.7 Interest rate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TX_C421_S421.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 421.8 Penalty for defective return under certain circumstances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TX_C421_S421.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 421.9 Duties and powers — office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TX_C421_S421.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 421.9A Due dates and holidays.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TX_C421_S421.9A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 421.10 Appeal period applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TX_C421_S421.10.md)
- [Iowa Code § 421.14 Rules — director’s duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TX_C421_S421.14.md)
- [Iowa Code § 421.15 Seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TX_C421_S421.15.md)

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